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Welcome new BambooHR employees by sending an email in Microsoft Outlook
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Send emails in Microsoft Outlook for updated reports in BambooHR
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Create events in Microsoft Outlook for updated reports in BambooHR
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Create new Microsoft Outlook events whenever new times off are registered in BambooHR
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Organize new BambooHR employees by creating events in Microsoft Outlook
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Create new employees in BambooHR from new CandidateZip parsed resume files in Microsoft Outlook

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Welcome new BambooHR employees by sending an email in Microsoft Outlook

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Send emails in Microsoft Outlook for updated reports in BambooHR

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Create events in Microsoft Outlook for updated reports in BambooHR

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Create new Microsoft Outlook events whenever new times off are registered in BambooHR

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Organize new BambooHR employees by creating events in Microsoft Outlook

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Create new Microsoft Outlook events for every new BambooHR time off request
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Track new Microsoft Outlook calendar events with BambooHR's summary of who's out
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Select a trigger from BambooHR

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with BambooHR, a trigger could be "New Employee Started."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Microsoft Outlook

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Microsoft Outlook, the action could be "Add Attendees to Calendar Event."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about BambooHR + Microsoft Outlook integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with BambooHR and Microsoft Outlook

How can I connect BambooHR with Microsoft Outlook?

To connect BambooHR with Microsoft Outlook, you can use our integration tools to automate workflows between the two platforms. For instance, you could set up a trigger in BambooHR for new employee records and an action in Outlook to automatically create calendar events or reminders.

What is a common use case for integrating BambooHR and Outlook?

A common use case involves updating Outlook calendars based on BambooHR leave requests. When an employee submits a time-off request in BambooHR, it triggers an update in the team calendar in Outlook, ensuring everyone is informed about absences.

Can I automate email notifications through this integration?

Yes, you can set up automation where submitting or approving an employee's leave request in BambooHR triggers an email notification to be sent via Outlook. This keeps all stakeholders informed without manual intervention.

Is it possible to sync contact details between BambooHR and Outlook?

Indeed, syncing contact details is possible. For example, when a new employee is added to BambooHR, it can trigger the creation or update of their contact information in your Outlook address book.

How do I handle errors during the integration process?

If errors occur during integration, our platform provides detailed logs that help identify the issue. You may need to adjust your triggers and actions settings or ensure that both systems have proper permissions for data exchange.

Are there any data security concerns with integrating these tools?

Our integration platforms prioritize data security by using encryption protocols and secure authentication methods. It's important to verify access permissions within both BambooHR and Outlook before initiating any integrations.

What limits exist on data synchronization between BambooHR and Outlook?

While integrations generally proceed smoothly, there are limitations depending on your plan type within both software applications. It's key to understand each application's API rate limits which might impact how frequently data can be synchronized.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

New Employee Started
Triggers on a new employee's start date.
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- Report_number
  Required
- Field
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Time Off Request
Triggers when a new time off request is created by an employee whose requests you're able to approve.
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Scheduled
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- FirstName
- LastName
- DateOfBirth
- Address1
- Address2
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- Country
- HireDate
- WorkEmail
Action
Write
- Request
  Required
- Status
- Note
Action
Write

- File Name
- EmployeeId
- Share This File with Employee
  Required
- File
  Required
Action
Write
- Search By
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search

- Calendar
- Time Before
  Required
- Time Before (Unit)
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Parent Folder
  Required
- Child Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Contact Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Parent Folder
  Required
- Child Folder
- Search terms
  Required
- Note
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Parent Folder
  Required
- Child Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Event
- Merge with existing attendees?
- Attendees
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- FileAs
- PersonalNotes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Write
- Email ID
  Required
- To Email(s)
  Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
  Required
- Body
- File
  Required
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
- Reply to All
Action
Write
- Email ID
  Required
- Comment
Action
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- Event
- Subject
  Required
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- All Day Event?
- Is Online Meeting?
- Hide attendees list?
- Body
- Show me as Free or Busy
- The importance of the event
- Merge with existing attendees?
- Attendees
- Categories
- Location Name
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
Action
Search
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- FileAs
- PersonalNotes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Search or write

New Employee
Triggers when a new employee is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Action
- EmployeeId
- Start
- End
- Status
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Scheduled
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- Which field(s) should trigger this Zap?
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- Which fields should be included in the output of this step?
  Required
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- Start Date
- End Date
- Include
Action
Write
- EmployeeId
- FirstName
- LastName
- DateOfBirth
- Address1
- Address2
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- Country
- HireDate
- WorkEmail
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Search By
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
- FirstName
- LastName
- DateOfBirth
- Address1
- Address2
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- Country
- HireDate
- WorkEmail
Action
Search or write
Cancelled Calendar Event
Triggers when an event is cancelled.
Trigger
Instant
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- Calendar
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Shared Inbox
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Flagged Email
Triggers when a new email is flagged.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Calendar
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Calendar
- Subject
  Required
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Location Name
- Sensitivity
- Attendees
- All Day Event?
- Body
- Show me as Free or Busy
Action
Write
- To Email(s)
  Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
  Required
- Body Format
  Required
- Body
- File
  Required
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
Write
- Event
  Required
Action
Write
- From Email
- To Email(s)
  Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
  Required
- Body Format
  Required
- Body
- File
  Required
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- Contact
  Required
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- PersonalNotes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Write
- Calendar
- SearchTerm
  Required
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
Action
Search
- Search_info
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search